It’s illegal in France for grocery stores to throw or destroy unsold food. Instead, supermarkets have to donate it to charities and food banks.
The Spanish Flu was named that because it’s effects…
The Spanish Flu was named that because it’s effects on countries involved in WW1 were censored for morale. Spain was neutral and thus papers reported on the flu hitting Spain, making people believe Spain was hit especially hard.
A statue of ‘homeless Jesus’ sleeping on a bench was installed…
A statue of ‘homeless Jesus’ sleeping on a bench was installed in Orlando where the homeless are banned from sleeping on benches.
In 1847 during the Irish potato famine, the Choctaw Nation…
In 1847 during the Irish potato famine, the Choctaw Nation of Native Americans donated $147 to assist with famine relief. The Irish have just completed a monument of appreciation.
There is a dog eating festival in China where…
There is a dog eating festival in China where 10,000 – 15,000 dogs are eaten over a 10 day period.
Surgical masks are designed to trap respiratory secretions…
Surgical masks are designed to trap respiratory secretions (including bacteria and viruses) expelled by the wearer and prevent disease transmission to others. Surgical masks are not designed to protect the wearer from contracting the flu virus.
Since 1968 a man would wake up at sunrise..
Since 1968 a man would wake up at sunrise every morning and rush to the Trevi Fountain in Rome. There, he collected coins with a rack. Allegedly, in 15 minutes of work, he used to gather up to $1000. He was caught only in 2002.
The film Ronald Reagan called “the worst picture I ever made”
The film Ronald Reagan called “the worst picture I ever made” inspired Jerry Parr to join the Secret Service. Later, Parr saved President Reagan’s life during the 1981 assassination attempt.
Susan Warren, a woman from Cleveland, was arrested because she broke…
Susan Warren, a woman from Cleveland, was arrested because she broke into random houses, cleaned them and left a bill for her services with her contact info for payment.
Even though Calculus is often taught starting only at the…
Even though Calculus is often taught starting only at the college level, mathematicians have shown that it can be taught to kids as young as 5, suggesting that it should be taught not just to those who pursue higher education, but rather to literally everyone in society.